Flavors of Athens | 5 days / 4 nights
Experience living for 5 day in one of the most interesting cities of the world. Find history and entertainment in one city.
Tailor made program. It is possible to amend days/nights and add local tour or cruises upon request.
Please note, that all program changes must take place before any bookings.
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Short Description / Services included in the published prices
Day 1 | Arrival to Athens – Transfer to your hotel – Free Day
Day 2 | Athens sightseeing
Day 3 | Athens – One Day Cruise to Aegina, Poros & Hydra
Day 4 | Athens – Free Day
Day 5 | Athens – Transfer to the port or the airport
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Transfers: All transfers are private with a taxi or a minivan with English speaking driver
Ferries: Regular or Speed ferries on economy class depending on the seasonality. If you wish to travel on Business or VIP class, please let us know.
Hotels: On chosen category (Tourist Class, First Class or Superior Class) on BB basis.
Local tours or cruises are served in group basis
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Itinerary
- Day 1. Arrival / Athens
- Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 2. City tour / Athens
- The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens.
We begin with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next, we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. Later, we continue with a guided visit to the Acropolis museum voted one of the best museums in the world.
Afternoon at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street. - Day 3. Cruise to Aegina, Poros & Hydra / Athens
- Early breakfast and transfer to the port for a day cruise to the Saronic gulf islands. First stop will be Hydra. A picturesque little “vehicle free” island, well-known to the international jet-set. Take a donkey ride, explore the little cobble-stoned streets and visit the Mitropolis at your own pace. Next, is the island of Poros with its clock tower facing the Peloponnese. Last comes Aegina, a weekend retreat for many Athenians. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride or take an optional visit to the temple of Afea. Make sure to buy some pistachios, as Aegina is world-famous for its production. A buffet lunch will be served on board, and on the way back you will have to opportunity to see and participate to some traditional Greek dances! Return transfer to our hotel.
- Day 4. At leisure / Athens
- Breakfast and day at leisure to explore more of the city on your own. A walk in Ermou street for some shopping, or exploring Plaka, Monastiraki and Thision are some of your options for the day. Alternative, you may join any of the available optional excursions (depending on the day of the week), to visit Delphi, or Argolis (Corinth canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus) or Cape Sounion (temple of Poseidon). Overnight in Athens.
- Day 5. Departure
- Breakfast and at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport or the port. Apart from the transfer to the port or the airport, no other service is included in the final day of the trip. This is the end of our trip. Kindly, let us know if you need any extra travel services to arrange your return to your home country or, in order to continue your trip to any other destination.
Schedule / Prices
All Prices are per person in Euro
| Tourist Class | |||
| Starting Program Dates | Single | Double / Twin | Triple |
| 01/11 – 03/03 | 505 € | 340 € | 295 € |
| 04/03 – 29/03 | 530 € | 355 € | 305 € |
| 29/03 – 08/04 & 15/10 – 31/10 | 560 € | 380 € | 325 € |
| 09/04 – 14/10 | 580 € | 390 € | 335 € |
| First Class | |||
| Starting Program Dates | Single | Double / Twin | Triple |
| 01/11 – 29/03 | 660 € | 410 € | 360 € |
| 30/03 – 18/04 | 735 € | 450 € | 380 € |
| 19/04 – 29/04 | 745 € | 460 € | 390 € |
| 30/04 – 29/06 & 30/08 – 31/10 | 785 € | 480 € | 405 € |
| 30/06 – 29/08 | 680 € | 425 € | 365 € |
| Superior Class | |||
| Starting Program Dates | Single | Double / Twin | Triple |
| 01/11 – 29/03 | 865 € | 525 € | 445 € |
| 30/03 – 29/04 | 890 € | 545 € | 450 € |
| 30/04 – 29/06 & 31/08 – 31/10 | 1000 € | 595 € | 490 € |
| 30/06 – 30/08 | 900 € | 550 € | 455 € |
Included
- Accommodation on BB, 4 nights in Athens.
- Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.
- The day cruise to Aegina, Poros, Hydra
- All transfers
- Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation by an English speaking representative
- All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums
- All taxes
Not Included
- An “overnight stay” tax is applicable to all accommodations in Greece. This tax, is charged on a per room per night basis and amounts to € 0,50 for 1*-2* hotels, € 1,50 for 3* hotels, € 3,00 for 4* hotels, and € 4,00 for 5* hotels. This tax is NOT included in our rates and should be paid locally on the spot by the clients.
- Any meals other than those mentioned above
- Any drinks during included meals
- Any tips
- Any porterage at hotels
- All personal expenses
- Everything that is not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section
Hotel Class Options | Please consult our hotel list to see the hotels that are included in each class
TOURIST CLASS hotels are mostly 3* hotels. Occasionally there may be a superior 2* which however would be a carefully selected hotel that has either made a very recent renovation or is of a standard equal to a 3* hotel.
FIRST CLASS hotels are mostly standard 4* hotels. Occasionally there may be a superior 3* hotel which however would be a carefully selected hotel that has either made a very recent renovation or is of a standard equal to 4*
SUPERIOR CLASS hotels are either superior 4* hotels or 5* hotels. For the superior 4* hotels, the rooms our prices are based on, are usually the superior ones (not the standard ones). For the 5* hotels the rooms will be the standard ones.
Any special request for an upgrade is accepted upon hotel availability or with extra cost.
Notes
- During winter months (November to March), the day-cruise operates subject to minimum participation, and may occasionally be cancelled.
- Entrance/admission fees to various sites and museums are set by the Greek government, and in case of change, prices will be adjusted accordingly. Currently included entrance fees are based on rates valid as of November 1st, 2019.
- Above rates include VAT (13% for transportation & meals, and 24% for all other services). In case of a change in VAT, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
In order to forward us your reservation request and for further information and assistance, please, contact us at [email protected] or fill the following form.
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Email [email protected]
Athens Office
61 Panepistimiou Ave. (El.Venizelou Ave), Omonoia Sqr., 10564, Athens
Tel +30 210 3241776, +30 210 3251295
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